About OOIDA Foundation
About OOIDA Foundation The OOIDA Foundation is or has been involved with: The Transportation Research Board serving on several committees. OOIDA Foundation is a representative to the Research Advisory Committee of the American Transportation Research Institute. Consultant to the Dedicated Truck Lanes Feasibility Study Consultant Team. Member of the Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities Sector Council. … Continued
ELD Research
Company Device Name Model Number Device Type Initial Cost Ongoing Fees Features Year Founded Company WebSite Pricing Info on site Contact Number Contact Email Alert Gps Inc Alert Gps Inc. ELD Alert ELD BYOD | Android or paired with ruggedized tablet 95 Monthly: $25 24/7 customer support, customer service in multiple languages, GPS tracking, IFTA … Continued
Executive Summary of 2013 HOS Survey
Background In December 2011, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced proposed changes to the 2003 hours-of-service regulation. After 18 months, on July 1, 2013, the Agency promulgated the new HOS rule changes, which were designed to improve safety for the motoring public by reducing truck driver fatigue. According to FMCSA’s final rule,1 “the … Continued
Surveys
In order to fight for the rights of truckers through research and education, the OOIDA Foundation often assists other industry stakeholders in their studies. Below are current, ongoing surveys that the Foundation has decided to assist in as most researchers do not have access to owner-operators or professional drivers. These surveys provide an opportunity for … Continued
Research Partnerships
The OOIDA Foundation (OOFI), due to its unique relationship and affiliation with OOIDA, the largest non-profit national trade association representing over 160,000 small business owners and professional truck drivers, has been asked to partner with various research groups and organizations. OOFI frequently works with research entities that are involved in the trucking industry in order … Continued
OOIDA Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association announced the recipients of the 2018-2019 scholarship fund. The OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship, which started in 1998, has already awarded more than $300,000 to students who are the children, grandchildren or legal dependents of OOIDA members.